Indian Turmeric, which is also popularly known as "Indian Saffron", because of its bright yellow color, is considered the best in the world.
Turmeric is mildly aromatic and has scents of orange or ginger. It has a pungent, bitter flavor.
Turmeric, with its brilliant yellow color, has been used as a dye, medicine, and flavoring since 600 BC.
India produces nearly the world's major crop of turmeric and uses about 80% of it.
Turmeric is one of the key ingredients in many curries, giving them color and flavor.